"Has considerable experience as both prosecutor and defender in a broad range of serious criminal cases. He is particularly known for his ability to handle challenging homicide cases, including murder, gross negligence manslaughter and gangland executions. He is also instructed in cases concerning drugs, serious sexual offences and health and safety."

Strengths: "Nicholas is excellent, he is very good at collating information and understanding complex evidence in a clear way." "An innovative leading counsel who is the man to go to if highly complex legal submissions are required."

Recent work: Instructed to prosecute a six-handed gangland murder case involving the targeted assassination of a man outside a pub in Manchester.

(Chambers and Partners 2018)

"Has considerable experience as both prosecutor and defender on a broad range of serious criminal cases. He is particularly known for his ability to handle challenging homicide cases, including murder and gangland executions"

Strengths: "He is absolutely meticulous, he's very impresive" "He is particularly good, destined for great things."

Recent Work: "Acted for the prosecution in R v Donovan, Taylor and Spendlove, relating to the murder of Merseyside PC Neil Doyle and the serious assault of two other police officers.

(Chambers and Partners 2017)

"His recent practice is concentrated on all forms of homicides, including manslaughter and those resulting from negligence and gangland executions. He also has a strong track record of handling drugs and fraud cases. He equally acts in prosecution and defence.

Strengths: "His obvious qualities are thorough preparation and the ability to deal with differing types of witness. He is quite prepared to stick to his guns.

Recent Work: Acted in the R v O'Shaughnessy and Others case involving gang street violence that culminated in the fatal stabbing of a young man.

(Chambers and Partners 2016)

"He has an excellent ability to deal with different types of witnesses" (Legal 500 2016) - Ranked tier 1